This article deals with the recommendations for Equation Of State (EOS), as well as the mathematical techniques for solving such non-intrinsic EOS equation forms. The module explains why an EOS is nee...This article deals with the recommendations for Equation Of State (EOS), as well as the mathematical techniques for solving such non-intrinsic EOS equation forms. The module explains why an EOS is needed to evaluate the pure-component physical properties that are used in distillation science, reviews the various options and makes a recommendation. Also included are techniques for solving the EOS cubic equations and some work-arounds near the critical point.